Uniqlo recently organised special Raya activities for underprivileged children from local orphanages, as part of their corporate social responsibility initiative.
In the spirit of giving back, the global apparel retailer welcomed 15 children from Pertubuhan Rumah Anak Yatim Daerah Kuala Muda (PRAYDKM) in Sungai Petani, Kedah.
Each child received a budget of RM150 to shop for their favorite items at the newly opened Uniqlo Amanjaya Walk in Sungei Petani, enabling them to shop for new clothes and accessories for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Separately, 16 children aged between 8 and 16 from Rumah Anak Yatim dan Asnaf Baitun Nurrawdhah in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur enjoyed a unique experience at Uniqlo The Exchange TRX store, engaging in a creative design workshop with Malaysian artist Eureka.
In the workshop, children were gifted Uniqlo T-shirts to design and print their own t-shirt designs with help from Eureka, using Uniqlo’s own T-Shirt printing service, UTme!.
“At Uniqlo, we believe in giving back to the community and spreading happiness wherever we can, especially during special occasions like Raya.
“It was truly heartwarming to see the smiles on the faces of the children as they shopped and experienced the joy of picking out new clothes.
“We hope that this initiative has brought a little bit of happiness and excitement to their lives during this festive season,” said Uniqlo Malaysia legal, sustainability and corporate public relations director Evelyn Tan.
Tan said the Raya shopping experiences are just one of the ways Uniqlo is committed to making a positive impact to communities in Malaysia.
“Going forward, Uniqlo will continue to engage in initiatives that support local communities and the underprivileged, in line with the company’s core values of giving back to society, improving people’s lives and making the world better for future generations,” she added.
PRAYDKM caretaker Mohamad Fakhiran Mohamad Ridzuan said the children had fun and valuable opportunity to learn about the retail experience at Uniqlo.
“The children gained practical insights into how stores operate and the importance of customer service. This hands-on learning experience will undoubtedly empower them with valuable skills for their future endeavors,” he added.
Pertubuhan Kebajikan Rumah Anak Yatim caretake Hafifah Ismail said, “As the caretaker of our orphanage, witnessing the children’s joy and creativity during their experience at Uniqlo was truly heartwarming and will leave a lasting impression on them, reminding them of their potential and the kindness of others.”
For more information about Uniqlo Malaysia, visit www.uniqlo.com/my.
